Plant-Smart Living has seen some tremendous growth in our community and online offerings. In 2016, we renovated our website and began to produce a large quantity of high quality content intended to entertain and promote better health. Consider this a little retrospective of some of the most popular articles from the past year!

20 Most Popular Plant-Smart Living Articles of 2016

No one would want to follow a plant-based diet if they were not able to see results in action. Farmer Fred adopted a whole food, plant-based diet several years ago, and has continued to reap many amazing benefits.

One of the most popular pieces on our website is a simple telling of Farmer Fred's story. In the embedded video, he covers some of the reasons why he decided to make the change, and how it has positively influenced his life. Very inspirational if you're feeling down and need some encouragement!

Many people who turn to a plant-based diet are looking for a path out of disease. Given that a good chunk of the US population is overweight or obese, it is important to separate fact from fiction when you are looking for a solution that will help you actually lose weight.

A struggle for many people who are transitioning to a plant-based diet is learning how to give up on foods they are used to eating. No doubt, cutting out milk can be tough for some people, especially those who have become accustomed to a tall glass every day. We provide a good look at some milk alternatives that can make this transition easier.

I find DIY projects to be a lot of fun, and had a good time sharing info with you about constructing your own simple backyard fountain. We replicated this just to show how simple it can be follow some of Farmer Fred's advice on this topic!

This became a much more intensive piece then I expected when I started to write it - diving into the functional use and history of greenhouses. Considering I constructed a lean-to greenhouse on my property, I was able to tie in my own personal experience with greenhouses into the mix as well.

Our first interview was this back-and-forth with Australian Powerlifter Jonno. He runs the website Strength Without Cruelty and has a great story that advocates a plant-based diet, and goes to show that building muscle mass is possible with this diet.

Of all the kitchen appliances I use, the Instant Pot is one of the most memorable. I have been using this device for a few years at this point and have had no problems. It works like a charm, makes creating good food easy, and prepares food quickly. You can check out the full review or buy now if you have been wanting one yourself!

I have become more and more active on many online groups. One of my favorites has been the McDougall Friend's group on Facebook. The users there often post really great and useful content. In one conversation, members discussed must haves in the "plant-based kitchen." I put these together in a simple article to share with you!

The Starch Solution holds a special place in my heart as it is one of the books I read early on before adopting a WFPB diet. It contains some really powerful information, and if you are looking for some insight into this diet, it is an excellent starting point.

I found the installation of my lean-to greenhouse to be quite easy, and to add another gardening option for me year round. These 10 reasons might just provide you with some motivation to install on yourself!